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College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Jude Carver with laptop

‘I Am in It for the Fun of Robot Fighting’

In a meeting with junior mechatronics engineering technology major Jude Carver a few weeks before the KSU Combat Robotics Tournament, he was still planning and building his 'bot. He shares the details of his combat robot’s design along with the next steps in its construction before the competition. He also demonstrates his skills in drawing complex Japanese characters. 

Tags: Combat Robotics Team , Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive , Student Organizations , College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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Kent State graduate and Goodyear Blimp pilot Adam Basaran

How Kent State Prepares Pilots to Master the Skies … Even the Blimp!

Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering thoroughly prepares graduates for successful careers in aviation – whether that means piloting a fixed-wing airplane or one of America’s most beloved aircraft. 

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Kent State Works , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Alumni , Aviation

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March 2025 Lunar Eclipse from the Kent State University Airport

IN A FLASH: Moon over Kent State

Kent State staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the Kent State University Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse. 

Tags: Kent State University Airport , Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive , College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Kent State Today

Airport hangar missing its orange windsock.

IN A FLASH: Gone With the Wind!

High winds ahead of winter storms ripped away the windsock that was perched on top of the hangar at the Kent State University Airport.

Tags: Kent State University Airport , Nationally Distinctive , Community & Society , Spring Semester , College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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Arial Winter Views Michael Gershe

IN A FLASH: A Chill in the Air

A Kent State staffer shared some high-altitude views from a recent flight from the Kent State University Airport on an icy morning. 

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A female student uses a desktop workstation in the cyber domain.

Kent State Cybersecurity Program Ranked Among Nation's Best

Kent State’s cybersecurity engineering program stands apart with its engineering-driven approach, preparing students to design the next generation of resilient systems that will safeguard critical infrastructure across a wide range of industries.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Nationally Distinctive , Information Technology

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A graphic depiction of various fuel sources arranged in a circle of green symbols overlaid on a photograph of a wave breaking.

New Publication Highlights Challenges and Applications of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

Study explores various hydrogen production methods, including green hydrogen generated through renewable energy sources and blue hydrogen produced from natural gas with carbon capture.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Research & Science , Research Spotlight , sustainability

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A hand-built 4-wheeled robot collects plastic blocks in a scoop during a challenge at the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier

Innovation in a Flash - Kent Hosts FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier

Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier this past Saturday. FIRST Tech Challenge is a robotics, sport like competition targeted for students in grade 7-12.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Combat Robotics Team

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Dupont, lettered in red, next to Vespel, lettered in black,

Industry Spotlight - Dupont Vespel

DuPont™ Vespel® parts and shapes, a leading specialty materials manufacturer in aerospace, became a Corporate Sponsor of Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024, serving as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.

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Astroflashes club member Nathan and faculty advisor Jeff Balcerski examine the design of a cubesat in a 3d modeling program.

Kent State Student Organization Awarded Prestigious Satellite Program

Kent State University's AstroFlashes CubeSat club has been selected for the University Nanosatellite Program, marking a significant milestone in student-led aerospace research.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Student Organizations

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